September 9, 2024
Young professionals are “flocking” to the West Country, says buying agency Black Brick – which set up a Coast & Country division earlier this year to tap into the movement.
September 5, 2024
Investing in property is a daunting process that is both meticulous and time-consuming. From exterior to interior and everything in between, all of the changes and intricate details of your house contribute to the big jar of property value.
August 29, 2024
At one time, the £32 million ($42 million) deal for a home in the trendy Notting Hill district would’ve raised few eyebrows among London’s high-end brokers, who have seen dozens of similar purchases over the past decade. But amid a slump in luxury transactions this year, the sale stood out — as did the nationality of the buyer: he’s American.
August 14, 2024
For most people looking to buy or rent a new home, the journey starts on a property portal. Despite estate agents’ hyperbole, though, too many would-be buyers discover that vital details are often missing from the sales listing leading to frustration, wasted time and lost money.
August 1, 2024
Once the preserve of the wealthiest, these specialists are now being sought out across the property spectrum.
July 24, 2024
Listed homes are worth 50 per cent more on average than unlisted ones — but buyers should be aware of the extra costs involved and hidden dangers.
July 8, 2024
If this year’s stop-start summer weather is good for one thing, it’s to remind us how vital it is to be ready to make the most of a rare day when the sun peeks out from behind the rainclouds.
July 1, 2024
Amenities at London’s most expensive new luxury housing developments are getting increasingly competitive. Just having a hotel-size pool, a spacious gym and 24-hour concierge service is no longer enough to attract ultrahigh-net-worth buyers.
June 17, 2024
Photos of Rory and Charlotte’s north London flat, listed for sale in April, show the period features, the natural light, the terrace. But, in almost every photo, curled on the bed, peering down the hallway or standing in the kitchen, is a silent observer: their black cat Dusty.
June 12, 2024
A few days ago, the British comedian Simon Brodkin went viral on social media when he asked some New Yorkers what they thought of Rishi Sunak. “Of who?” most of them replied. Oddly a few thought he was a DJ. “Techno DJ. Doof doof doof.”
May 22, 2024
This week alone I must have been sent a dozen invitations to champagne-fuelled property launches. The last time I was being sent this sort of invitation was before the financial crisis.
May 7, 2024
Property transactions are at a standstill, with the number of homes sold this year a third lower than in 2022. Buyers have seen their budgets slashed by the mortgage chaos while sellers’ expectations of what their homes are worth have yet to catch up with the current reality.
April 24, 2024
Non-domiciled status came into being back in 1799, in response to the growth of the British Empire around the world. It meant British subjects living in far-flung colonies did not have to pay taxes in the UK.
April 2, 2024
Multi-award-winning buying agency Black Brick is expanding out of prime central London, the Home Counties, and the South East following its most successful start to any year to date.
March 21, 2024
Black Brick is expanding out of prime central London, the Home Counties, and the South East, with the launch of a new country and coast department.
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